Construction Underway on Vanderhoof Shelter

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Vanderhoof, B.C.- Construction has started for a supportive housing complex run by the Omineca Safe Home Society. This project will provide support and opportunities to women and children who have experienced domestic violence.

The federal government, through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), provided funding of $600,000 through its Shelter Enhancement Program to build the four units of second-stage supportive housing.

Other funding partners include the Vancouver Foundation, who provided $75,000, and the Real Estate Foundation who provided $75,000 and various other Vanderhoof businesses and community members who, together, provided a contribution of $49,000.

“The support and safety this building provides will allow women, with or without children, to move on to the next step in their lives,” said Joy Aitkens, Retired Coordinator of the Omineca Transition House. “We would like to thank our community and funding partners for making this possible.”

Specialized services and programs will be available and the new facility will also include amenities and office space. Located downtown and near the Omineca Transition House, also owned and operated by the Omineca Safe Home Society, this housing complex is expected to be completed in early 2009.

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